On the morning of the 9th, a 75-year-old husband was arrested for trying to kill his 72-year-old wife by strangling her in a housing complex in Yokohama.
Her wife died after that, and according to police, her husband stated that he could no longer take care of his wife, who had dementia.
Shortly after 9:00 a.m. on the 9th, a call to 110 was received from an apartment complex in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, saying, ``I killed my wife.
When the police confirmed, Kazue Sakamoto (72), who lives on the 4th floor, was found collapsed in the living room of the room.
When she asked her husband, Takashi Sakamoto (75), who had called 110, about her situation, he admitted that he had strangled her with a rope, and she was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Did.
According to the police, in response to her investigation, she said, "Her wife has dementia and no longer understands me and doesn't listen to what I say. She can no longer tolerate nursing care."
Mr. Kazue was transported to the hospital, but died about an hour later.